Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a systemic disease associated with the proliferation and accumulation (usually in granulomas) of Langerhans cells in various tissues.

Iris neovascularization

New growth of vessels on the surface of the iris.


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PMID (PMCID)
21168078
MALE Child
Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the uvea with neovascular glaucoma: diagnosis by fine-needle aspiration biopsy and management with intraocular bevacizumab and brachytherapy.
Shields CL, Hogarty MD, Kligman BE, Christian C, Ehya H, Shields JA.
J AAPOS. 2010;14(6):534-7.
A 6-year-old boy with known multisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis developed photophobia, conjunctival injection, iris neovascularization, and an iridociliochoroidal mass.